Day 8 Context: This lesson would be taught during the study of the play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller. This lesson is appropriate for students in a high school junior English class. The students in this class come from a suburban environment, are of mixed gender, race, and include persons with disabilities.
Objective: This is a student discovery lesson that explores the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller and also connects it to the 1950s Red Scare.
Pass Objectives: This lesson meets Reading and Literature Standard 2, objective 1, C; Standard 2, objective 2; Writing/Grammar/Mechanics and Usage Standard 1, objective 3, 4; Modes and Forms of Writing Standard 1, objective 1, A-C; Standard 1, objective 3, A-C; Standard 4, objective A; Oral Language/Listening and Speaking Standard 1, objective 1, 3; Visual Literacy Standard 1 and Standard 2 for 11th Grade language arts. http://sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/PASS/Subject/langarts.pdf
Procedure Introduction: I begin by asking the class to take out their journal and a pencil and give them ten minutes to write on the journal prompt: “Arthur Miller, the author of The Crucible, was a well known Hollywood play write whom was accused of association with Communists, severely dampening his career. Do you think he wrote The Crucible in response to his accused guilt? What kind of a message is he sending? Is Miller at all like John Proctor?” Afterwards I ask for volunteers to share and try to get at least a 5 minute discussion going about the journal prompt. Guided Practice: I will ask the students to take out their film notes so that we may continue watching the McCarthyism documentary. I let the documentary role for the rest of the class, finishing the remaining 35 minutes. Conclusion: If there are a few minutes left, hold a short discussion. What does McCarthyism have in common with the Salem Witch Trials?
Assessment: No assessment today!
Materials Journal Smart Board Pencils Paper The Edward R. Murrow: The McCarthy Years (1991) 114 minutes run time ($15) DVD player
Context: This lesson would be taught during the study of the play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller. This lesson is appropriate for students in a high school junior English class. The students in this class come from a suburban environment, are of mixed gender, race, and include persons with disabilities.
Objective: This is a student discovery lesson that explores the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller and also connects it to the 1950s Red Scare.
Pass Objectives: This lesson meets Reading and Literature Standard 2, objective 1, C; Standard 2, objective 2; Writing/Grammar/Mechanics and Usage Standard 1, objective 3, 4; Modes and Forms of Writing Standard 1, objective 1, A-C; Standard 1, objective 3, A-C; Standard 4, objective A; Oral Language/Listening and Speaking Standard 1, objective 1, 3; Visual Literacy Standard 1 and Standard 2 for 11th Grade language arts. http://sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/PASS/Subject/langarts.pdf
Procedure
Introduction: I begin by asking the class to take out their journal and a pencil and give them ten minutes to write on the journal prompt:
“Arthur Miller, the author of The Crucible, was a well known Hollywood play write whom was accused of association with Communists, severely dampening his career. Do you think he wrote The Crucible in response to his accused guilt? What kind of a message is he sending? Is Miller at all like John Proctor?”
Afterwards I ask for volunteers to share and try to get at least a 5 minute discussion going about the journal prompt.
Guided Practice: I will ask the students to take out their film notes so that we may continue watching the McCarthyism documentary. I let the documentary role for the rest of the class, finishing the remaining 35 minutes.
Conclusion: If there are a few minutes left, hold a short discussion. What does McCarthyism have in common with the Salem Witch Trials?
Assessment: No assessment today!
Materials
Journal
Smart Board
Pencils
Paper
The Edward R. Murrow: The McCarthy Years (1991) 114 minutes run time ($15)
DVD player
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